Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Summary
Federal prosecutors charged two Singapore-based companies and an employee for decisions that led to the 2024 crash of the cargo ship Dali into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The crash caused the bridge's collapse, killed six workers, and disrupted the local economy.Key Facts
- The Dali cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.
- Six construction workers died while working on the bridge during the crash.
- Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. (Singapore), Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd. (India), and technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair were charged.
- Charges include conspiracy, failing to report hazards to the U.S. Coast Guard, obstruction, and making false statements.
- The crash happened because the ship’s steering failed after two electrical blackouts disabled its controls.
- The bridge replacement is estimated to cost $4.3 billion to $5.2 billion, with reopening expected by late 2030.
- The collapse stopped shipping at the Port of Baltimore and caused widespread economic and traffic problems.
- Maryland reached a settlement in principle with the ship’s owner and operator but lawsuits related to the crash remain partially unresolved.
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